The average bus between Bournemouth and Essex takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bournemouth and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Bournemouth to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Essex is 211.3 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 18m.